Evidence Act 139 vs BSA 144: Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 144 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same.
Struck out: only in the old section. Marked: new in the new section. Punctuation and capitals are ignored when matching words.
Evidence Act section 139Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.
BSA section 144Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.
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